[ He nods. ] Neither is he someone I would wish to fight, but he is a good bar. I've never met someone so ... hard to kill in a general way. He's good to test endurance against. See how long you can fight.

[ The squabble often, and it's a relief when his head is all churned up with rage. But he was a particular standard of difficult opponent. ]

Yes. You do not know when you'll eat again. [ And then there's a determined way he's getting food for Jasper, collects a plate for him. It's basic, things he knew were needed at least. But he makes sure there's a lot of it. ] Do you have food you can take with you? I know your magic costs you that way.

[ There's a faint note of concern, watchful almost. ]